Fortinet FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow - 5000 Flows Per Second, 15 Days of Data Retention - 1 Year Subscription License

Discover crystal-clear network visibility with Fortinet FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow. This cloud-based NetFlow analytics solution is delivered as a 1-year subscription license, designed to ingest up to 5000 flows per second and retain 15 days of traffic data. Built for modern, distributed networks, FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow provides real-time monitoring, robust analytics, and proactive threat detection without the overhead of on-prem hardware. Seamlessly integrated into the Fortinet security ecosystem, it empowers security teams and network engineers to understand who is talking to whom, what applications are in use, and where performance bottlenecks or anomalies appear—so you can optimize performance, enforce security policies, and accelerate incident response across the entire network.

• High-capacity NetFlow processing: Ingests up to 5000 flows per second, delivering comprehensive visibility across large or multi-site networks in real time. This capacity supports diverse workloads, from branch offices to data center traffic, without sacrificing detail or speed.
• 15 days of data retention: Maintains a two-week window of historical flow data, enabling trend analysis, forensic investigations, baseline comparisons, and faster root-cause determination when anomalies or security events occur.
• 1-year subscription license: A predictable licensing model that simplifies budgeting and renewal planning, with seamless access to FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow capabilities for a full year from activation.
• Cloud-native convenience and scalability: Delivered entirely through Fortinet’s cloud platform, eliminating the need for on-prem collectors and reducing maintenance overhead while scaling to accommodate growing networks and data volumes.
• Seamless Fortinet ecosystem integration: Ties into FortiMonitor Cloud and Fortinet security products to deliver unified dashboards, alerts, and workflows, enhancing network visibility alongside threat intelligence and security analytics.

Technical Details of Fortinet FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow

• License Type: Subscription
• License Duration: 1 Year
• Flows Per Second (FPS): 5000
• Data Retention: 15 Days
• Deployment Model: Cloud-based FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow
• Integration: NetFlow/IPFIX exports from Fortinet devices to FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow
• Platform Access: Web-based dashboards and analytics in FortiMonitor Cloud

How to Install Fortinet FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow

1. Acquire and activate the license: Purchase the FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow 1-year subscription and complete the activation process within your Fortinet account to enable NetFlow analytics in FortiMonitor Cloud.
2. Access FortiMonitor Cloud: Sign in to the FortiMonitor Cloud portal using your Fortinet credentials to manage licenses, dashboards, and data sources.
3. Attach the NetFlow license to your account: Apply the NetFlow subscription to your FortiMonitor environment so the cloud service provisions the 5000 FPS capacity and 15-day retention window.
4. Configure NetFlow exports on Fortinet devices: Enable NetFlow or IPFIX on your FortiGate or other Fortinet devices and set the destination to the FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow collector.
5. Define collection settings in FortiMonitor Cloud: In the FortiMonitor Cloud console, create or select the NetFlow data source, adjust retention to 15 days, and verify 5000 FPS ingestion is enabled for the target networks.
6. Build dashboards and alerts: Create traffic, application, and top talker dashboards; configure alerts for unusual traffic patterns, spikes, or policy violations to improve proactive response.
7. Validate data ingestion: Confirm that flow data appears in dashboards, validate drill-down capabilities (source, destination, application, and port), and test alert workflows to ensure timely notifications.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow?

  A: FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow is a cloud-based NetFlow analytics service from Fortinet that ingests flow data to provide traffic visibility, analytics, and security insights. It is delivered as a subscription license and integrates with Fortinet’s FortiMonitor Cloud for centralized monitoring.

• Q: How many flows per second does this license support?

  A: The license supports up to 5000 flows per second, enabling visibility across large and complex networks without compromising performance or detail.

• Q: How long is data retained?

  A: The service retains 15 days of NetFlow data, giving you a meaningful window for historical analysis, incident investigation, and capacity planning.

• Q: What is the license duration?

  A: The license is a 1-year subscription, providing a stable annual term with predictable renewal options to maintain continuous coverage.

• Q: Do I need on-prem hardware to use FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow?

  A: No. FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow is cloud-based, reducing on-site hardware requirements while delivering scalable analytics and dashboards through FortiMonitor Cloud.

• Q: What devices are compatible?

  A: Fortinet devices that support NetFlow/IPFIX exports (such as FortiGate) can forward flow data to FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow for ingestion and analysis.

• Q: How do I renew or extend the license?

  A: Renewal options are available within the Fortinet licensing portal. You can extend the subscription term before expiration to maintain uninterrupted access to NetFlow analytics.

• Q: Can I customize dashboards and alerts?

  A: Yes. FortiMonitor Cloud NetFlow supports customizable dashboards, filters, and alert rules so you can tailor visibility to your network’s unique needs and security posture.

• Q: Is this suitable for security operations teams?

  A: Absolutely. The NetFlow data enhances threat detection, network performance monitoring, and incident response by correlating flow information with Fortinet security analytics and dashboards.